考前押题06 阅读理解进阶练15篇（三大主题，期中专项训练）九年级英语上学期牛津上海版

考前押题06 阅读理解进阶练15篇 （三大体裁，期中专项训练） 一、说明文 1 二、应用文 13 三、记叙文 24 一、说明文 (24-25九上·上海闵行区·期中) Making words with movement International Day of Sign Languages is on 23 September. What is sign language? Sign language uses facial expressions, hand movements and body language. It is used instead of speaking or writing. There is no one universal sign language. Different countries have their own. There are around 300 sign languages in the world. The most common in the UK is British Sign Language (BSL). Like spoken languages, sign languages grow and change. Signs can stand for whole ideas. They can also stand for individual letters or words. Who uses it? Sign language is mainly used by people who are deaf or have hearing impairments. Some people are deaf all of their life. They call themselves “Deaf” with a capital “D”. It is an important part of their identity. The history of sign language The first evidence of sign language dates back to the 5th century BC． But historians believe it may be even older than spoken language. Native Americans have used a sign language called Hand Talk. It has even been taught to animals. In the 1970s, a gorilla named Koko learned signs for hundreds of words. Scientists say Koko asked for a kitten for Christmas using sign language. In the UK, the earliest known use of sign language was at a wedding in 1576. And the first school opened for deaf children in Scotland in 1760. Although it was widely used, signing wasn’t encouraged until the 1970s. And most deaf children were taught spoken and written language instead. 1．According to the passage, sign language mainly use ________. A．speaking or writing B．whole ideas, individual letters or words C．facial expressions, hand movements and body language D．all of the above 2．What does the underlined word impairments most likely mean in the sentence? A．improvements B．abilities C．strengths D．problems 3．How many sign languages are there in the world, according to the passage? A．Around 300. B．1760. C．Hundreds. D．1576. 4．Which of the following is true about the history of sign language? A．It dates back to the 5th century BC． B．It was invented in the 1970s. C．It was first used in Scotland. D．It has only been used by Native Americans. 5．What can be inferred (推断) about sign language before the 1970s in the UK? A．It was used only by animals like Koko. B．It was not known to people in the UK. C．It was taught in schools as the main form of communication. D．It was not encouraged, and most deaf children were taught spoken and written language instead. 6．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The problems of sign language in modern society. B．The importance and history of sign language. C．How to learn sign language quickly. D．The different types of animals that use sign language. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．A 5．D 6．B 【来源】上海市闵行区2024-2025学年九年级上学期期中英语试题 【导语】本文主要介绍了手语的重要性和历史。 1．细节理解题。根据“Sign language uses facial expressions, hand movements and body language. It is used instead of speaking or writing.”可知，手语主要使用面部表情、手部动作和身体语言，故选C。 2．词义猜测题。根据“Sign language is mainly used by people who are deaf or have hearing impairments. Some people are deaf all of their life.”可知，有听力问题的人们会使用手语，所以“impairments”表示“问题”，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“There are around 300 sign languages in the world.”可知，世界上大约有300种手语，故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“The first evidence of sign language dates back to the 5th century BC.”可知，手语的历史可以追溯到公元前5世纪，故选A。 5．细节理解题。 根据“Although it was widely used, signing wasn’t encouraged until the 1970s. And most deaf children were taught spoken and written language instead.”可知，20世纪70年代之前，手语不被鼓励，大多数聋哑儿童被教授口语和书面语，故选D。 6．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了手语的重要性和历史，故选B。 (24-25九上·上海进才实验中学·期中)Choose the best answer.（根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案） Finally, you finish all your schoolwork and sit back in your chair. Suddenly you feel a headache and realize your eyes are painful. What’s going on? Doctors say that many students are spending too much time in front of screens, especially during online classes. The following might be of some help to you. THE 20-20-20 RULE This gives your eyes a break from long screen time. It suggests looking at something at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds after 20 minutes of work on the screen. You can then continue working pain free. ● Studies show that people blink less often when looking at a screen. Keep your eyes wet by blinking often or using eye drops. ● Sit up straight about an arm’s length away from the screen. Make sure you’re looking down at your screen. Stand up and exercise often to avoid neck and shoulder pain. ● What about blue light blocking glasses (防蓝光眼镜)? They may look cool, but research shows that blue light isn’t the biggest cause of eye tiredness. So ask doctors about computer glasses before putting them on. 1．Who is the text written for? A．Parents. B．Students. C．Doctors. D．Patients. 2．What are the key words in the 20-20-20 rule? A．20 minutes, 20 feet, 20 times. B．20 seconds, 20 times, 20 feet. C．20 feet, 20 seconds, 20 minutes. D．20 times, 20 minutes, 20 seconds. 3．Which of the following best explains the meaning of the underlined sentence in the text? A． B． C． D． 4．What does the underlined word “They” refer to? A．Screens. B．Researches. C．Eye drops. D．Blue light blocking glasses. 5．In which part of a magazine can you read the text? A．Health. B．Sports. C．Culture. D．Travel. 6．What is the text mainly about? A．The reasons for eye tiredness. B．The influence of online classes. C．The importance of computer glasses. D．The suggestions about eye protection. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．D 5．A 6．D 【来源】上海市进才实验中学2024-2025学年九年级上学期期中英语试题 【导语】本文是关于一些保护眼睛的建议。 1．推理判断题。根据“Finally, you finish all your schoolwork and sit back in your chair.”可知，本文是写给学生的。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“It suggests looking at something at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds after 20 minutes of work on the screen.”可知，20-20-20规则指的是它建议在屏幕上工作20分钟后，看至少20英尺外的东西20秒。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Sit up straight about an arm’s length away from the screen.”可知，坐直，离屏幕大约一只手臂的距离。D图符合描述。故选D。 4．词义猜测题。根据“What about blue light blocking glasses (防蓝光眼镜)? They may look cool”可知，此处的they指代前面提到的“防蓝光眼镜”。故选D。 5．推理判断题。本文主要向学生介绍几点保护视力的做法，所以推测可能在杂志的健康版块看到这篇文章。故选A。 6．主旨大意题。根据“Doctors say that many students are spending too much time in front of screens, especially during online classes. The following might be of some help to you.”及全文可知，本文主要给出了如何保护视力的建议。故选D。 (24-25九上·上海奉贤区·期中)FIRE INSTRUCTIONS IN SCHOOLS The person who sees a fire must: 1. Start the nearest fire alarm. This will cause the Alarm Bell to ring. And also send a signal to the fire station. 2. Put out the fire with available equipment, if it is safe to do so. FIRE ALARM BELLS The Fire Alarm Bells will ring either in the area of A Block (Workshops and Administration offices) (行政办公室) , or in the area of B Block (Classrooms) and C Block (Sports Hall) . Those in the area where the Alarm Bells are ringing should take action as instructions below. Others should continue with their work. On hearing the fire alarm: 1. Those in class: will go to the Meeting Place under instructions given by the teacher. 2. Those elsewhere: will go to Assembly Area by the most suitable route, and stay near the Head of their Department. MEETING PLACE The Meeting Place is the playing field which is south of the Sports Hall. Here names of the students will be checked. 1．We can see this notice ________. A．in a hospital B．in a hotel C．in a school D．in a shop 2．When a person sees a fire, he should ________ at first. A．ask for help B．start the alarm bells C．try to put it out himself D．call the fire station 3．________ is the area where the students study. A．Assembly Hall B．Block A C．Block B D．Block C 4．Everyone in the block where the fire bell has rung must gather together ________. A．in the playing field B．in the administration office C．in another block D．in the sports hall 5．Imagine you are a typist in the administration office. When a fire breaks out in the sports hall, what should you do according to the fire instructions? A．Collect all your personal belongings. B．Go quickly to the Assembly Area. C．Find the most suitable route to escape. D．Go on with the work you are doing. 6．Suppose you are a teacher. What is your first duty in case of a fire? A．To check the names of your students from a list. B．To examine the stairs and the playing field. C．To get detailed instructions from your Head of Department. D．To lead your students out of the building. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．D 6．D 【来源】上海市奉贤区2024-2025学年九年级上学期期中英语试题 【导语】本文主要介绍了学校发生火灾时的一些消防说明。 1．细节理解题。根据“FIRE INSTRUCTIONS IN SCHOOLS”可知，我们可以在学校看到这个通知。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“The person who sees a fire must:1. Start the nearest fire alarm.”可知，当一个人看到火灾时，他应该首先拉响警报。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“or in the area of B Block (Classrooms)”可知，B区域是学生们学习的地方。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Those in class: will go to the Meeting Place under instructions given by the teacher. Those elsewhere: will go to Assembly Area by the most suitable route, and stay near the Head of their Department.”及“The Meeting Place is the playing field which is south of the Sports Hall. Here names of the students will be checked.”可知，火警铃响起的街区里的每个人都必须聚集在操场上。故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据“The Fire Alarm Bells will ring either in the area of A Block (Workshops and Administration offices) (行政办公室) , or in the area of B Block (Classrooms) and C Block (Sports Hall) . Those in the area where the Alarm Bells are ringing should take action as instructions below. Others should continue with their work.”可知，如果你是行政办公室的打字员，当体育馆发生火灾时，你应该继续你正在做的工作。故选D。 6．推理判断题。根据“Those in class: will go to the Meeting Place under instructions given by the teacher.”及常理可知，火灾发生时，老师应第一时间将学生带出大楼。故选D。 (24-25九上·上海浦东新区·期中) Held in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang Province, the 4th Asian Para Games (亚洲残疾人运动会) not only bring us lots of moving stories, but also show us that technology can help people with disabilities (残疾) to take part in sports. For example, a total of 188 people with disabilities were invited to the torch relay (传递), during which intelligent bionic (仿生) hands and legs, as well as smart guide dogs were used to help them realize their dreams. When the last torch carrier, swimmer Xu Jialing, who won seven gold medals (奖牌) at the Jakarta Asian Para Games in 2018, lit the main torch at the opening ceremony on October 22, 2023, an intelligent bionic hand lent a helping hand. Xu, who lost her left hand because of an accident at the age of 5, has an intelligent bionic hand. The bionic hand is well designed, allowing Xu to control and move it as easily as her right hand. It only takes a few seconds to put on and take off the smart hand, which can be used for more than 10 hours on a full charge (充电), while the price is only one-fifth that of an imported smart prosthesis (进口智能假肢). An officer of the Hangzhou Asian Para Games Torch Relay Command Center said, “By using intelligent bionic legs and robot guide dogs in a torch relay, we wish to convey the idea that technology can change our lives and make the impossible possible. For example, the smart guide dog opens up new possibilities for blind people. It can help them to walk more freely and safely.” The use of technology at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games has brought huge changes to sports for people with disabilities. It not only allows the players to show their talents, but also pushes the development of technology and sports. 1．How many gold medals did Xu Jialing win at the Jakarta Asia Para Games? A．4. B．5. C．6. D．7. 2．Xu Jialing lit the main torch ________. A．together with 187 other people B．at the Jakarta Asian Para Games C．with the help of an intelligent bionic hand D．because she got seven medals in 2018 3．What is the fourth paragraph mainly about? A．How Xu lost her left hand. B．The advantages of the intelligent bionic hand C．The designer of the intelligent bionic hand. D．The differences between the intelligent bionic hand and the imported smart prosthesis. 4．Which of the following words has the closest meaning to “convey” (in Paragraph 5)? A．Show. B．Control. C．Hide. D．Refuse. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．A talented swimmer with only one hand B．Hangzhou- a city full of care and love C．Hangzhou technology makes impossible possible D．The opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games 6．In which part of a newspaper can we read the passage? A．Travel. B．Technology. C．Famous People. D．Culture. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．C 6．B 【来源】上海市浦东新区2024-2025学年九年级上学期期中英语试题 【导语】本文主要讲述了在杭州举办的第四届亚洲残疾人运动会上，运动员徐佳玲戴着智能仿生手套点燃火炬。通过在火炬传递中使用智能仿生腿和机器人导盲犬，希望传达这样一种理念：技术可以改变我们的生活，让不可能成为可能。 1．细节理解题。根据题干“When the last torch carrier, swimmer Xu Jialing, who won seven gold medals (奖牌) at the Jakarta Asian Para Games in 2018”可知，徐佳玲在2018年雅加达亚残运会上获得了7枚金牌。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“lit the main torch at the opening ceremony on October 22, 2023, an intelligent bionic hand lent a helping hand.”可知，徐佳玲在智能仿生手的帮助下点燃了主火炬。故选C。 3．主旨大意题。第四段主要介绍了智能仿生手的优点，包括易于控制、佩戴和价格优势。故选B。 4．词义猜测题。根据“By using intelligent bionic legs and robot guide dogs in a torch relay, we wish to convey the idea that technology can change our lives and make the impossible possible”可知，通过在火炬传递中使用智能仿生腿和机器人导盲犬，希望传达“技术可以改变我们的生活”的理念，所以划线单词与show同义，故选A。 5．最佳标题题。文章主要介绍了杭州亚残运会中科技如何帮助残疾人参与体育运动，体现了科技让不可能成为可能。故选C。 6．推理判断题。文章主要讨论了科技在亚残运会中的应用，因此最适合出现在报纸的科技版块。故选B。 (24-25九上·上海崇明区·期中)Choose the best answer（根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案） When Machines Try to Be Human Did you know robots are trying to take over the world? They are writing books and even cooking at restaurants! But guess what? Sometimes, they mess things up-just as human do. You Call That Service? In Nagasaki, Japan, a hotel hired 243 robots to do various jobs, like helping guests check in or carrying suitcases. Unfortunately, the check-in robots had trouble answering guests’questions, while others kept knocking into walls and falling over. An in-room robot assistant even said “Sorry, I didn’t catch that. Could you repeat your request?” when a guest snored (打鼾). Half of the robots were soon fired (解雇), and of course they didn’t get their tips, either. You Look Familiar! Facial recognition software can’t always recognize faces. When The American Civil Liberties tested the Recognition software it incorrectly matched photos of criminals (罪犯) to 28 government workers. But what about football recognition? During a match cameras programmed to follow the ball kept mistaking the judge’s bald head for the football. One helpful viewer suggested that the judge wear false hair. Stop the Press! In 2017, The Los Angeles Times reported a 1925 earthquake in Santa Barbara as recent. It turned out that the report was written by Quakebot, a computer program which automatically wrote news articles based on an official geological database (地质数据库). When a worker made a mistake while updating the historical data, Quakebot thought it was breaking news. Soon after, misled Southern Californians started worrying about an earthquake that happened almost 100 years ago! Quick, Go Get a Broom (扫帚)! ________ Let Jesse Newton tell you. His new pet dog left its mess on the floor at night while he and his wife were asleep. Their robot vacuum simply ran over the mess and spread it all over the house. Imagine waking up to a home that looks like a “poop painting”—not exactly the artwork you would want! 1．What happened to the robots at the Nagasaki hotel? A．Half of them get tips for their excellent service. B．Some of them had trouble doing their jobs. C．Most of them broke down and were no longer used. D．There were complaints about some of them being unfriendly. 2．In the “You Look Familiar” part, the writer gave ________ examples to show that robot recognition can fail. A．no B．one C．two D．three 3．The Quakebot is used at The Los Angeles Times for ________. A．writing articles B．predicting earthquakes C．updating historical data D．correcting mistakes in reports 4．What best fits the blank in the “Quick, Go Get a Broom!” A．How can a robot vacuum make your life better B．When is the best time to use a robot vacuum C．What’s the worst thing a robot vacuum can do D．What’s the difference between a robot vacuum and a broom 5．What’s the main idea of the article? A．Robots are being widely used in our daily lives. B．Robots will take over the world sooner or later. C．Robots are becoming more and more human-like D．Robot can make mistakes and fail in their given tasks. 6．You are likely to find this article in ________ section of a magazine. A．shopping B．technology C．advertisement D．sports 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 5．D 6．B 【来源】上海市崇明区2024-2025学年九年级上学期期中英语试题 【导语】本文主要介绍了几件趣事，想说明机器人并不是万能的，它们也会像人类那样把事情搞砸。 1．细节理解题。根据文章“ Unfortunately, the check-in robots had trouble answering guests’questions, while others kept knocking into walls and falling over. An in-room robot assistant even said ‘Sorry, I didn’t catch that. Could you repeat your request?’ when a guest snored (打鼾).”，Nagasaki酒店的机器人在工作中遇到了麻烦，如无法回答客人的问题和撞墙等。故选B。 2．细节理解题。“You Look Familiar”部分提到两个例子：面部识别软件错误匹配罪犯照片和足球比赛中摄像机误将裁判的光头识别为足球。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“It turned out that the report was written by Quakebot, a computer program which automatically wrote news articles based on an official geological database”可知，Quakebot被用来在《洛杉矶时报》撰写基于地质数据库的新闻文章。故选A。 4．推理判断题。“Quick, Go Get a Broom!”部分描述了机器人吸尘器的失误，最适合的标题是“机器人吸尘器做的最糟糕的事情是什么”。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。根据“Sometimes, they mess things up-just as human do.”及文章的内容可知，文章主要讲述了机器人在执行任务时可能会犯错和失败。故选D。 6．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了机器人在执行任务时可能会犯错和失败，最有可能出现在杂志的技术部分。故选B。 (24-25九上·上海黄浦区·期中)Thanks to Earth, we have fresh air to breathe, clean water to drink and warm sunshine to enjoy. But it seems that we may think these things are normal and not realize that our planet is getting “sick”. Among all the environmental problems, climate change sits at the top. Global average (平均的) temperatures have risen by more than 0.5°C since 1992. A half-degree temperature rise is a big thing. It means that heat waves can last around one third longer and rainstorms will be about one third stronger. The increase in sea levels will be much higher, according to NASA．Countries like Singapore that are at low places may be covered by the ocean in the future. But this is not the only problem people are facing. It’s getting harder to get fresh water. Ocean pollution has become serious. Since 1992, the human population has grown by 2 billion, while the populations of all other animals have fallen by nearly 30 percent. Scientists say that we are experiencing the sixth huge extinction in history. More than two-thirds of the world’s wildlife could be gone by the end of the decade (十年) if action isn’t taken soon, according to the World Wildlife Fund. The Amur leopard, black rhino and Cross River gorilla are some animals that are in danger of dying out completely. However, we have made some progress by making the hole in the ozone layer smaller. That’s because we gradually stopped using chemicals that can break down ozone. This shows that when we make quick and strong decisions, we can make positive changes. 1．What may happen if global average temperatures rise by 0.5°C? A．The ocean will cover China. B．Cold waves can last a third longer. C．Sea levels will be three times higher. D．Rainstorms will be more serious. 2．What does the underlined word “extinction” probably mean? A．繁殖 B．灭绝 C．迁徙 D．进化 3．Which of the following environmental problems are mentioned in the text? ①Air pollution. ②Ocean pollution. ③Fewer animals. ④Smaller ozone layer. A．①② B．②④ C．①③ D．②③ 4．What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) to the future of our planet? A．Negative. B．Doubtful. C．Hopeful. D．Proud. 5．How have we made the hole in the ozone layer smaller? A．By the increase in sea levels. B．By gradually stopped using chemicals that can break down ozone. C．By getting the fresh water. D．By the growth of the human population 6．What’s the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．B 6．A 【来源】上海市黄浦区2024-2025学年九年级上学期期中英语试题 【导语】本文主要介绍了地球上的环境问题。 1．细节理解题。根据“A half-degree temperature rise is a big thing. It means that heat waves can last around one third longer and rainstorms will be about one third stronger.”可知，气温上升半度是件大事，这意味着热浪持续时间会延长大约三分之一，暴雨将增强大约三分之一。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据“More than two-thirds of the world’s wildlife could be gone by the end of the decade (十年) if action isn’t taken soon, according to the World Wildlife Fund.”可知，据世界野生动物基金会称，如果不尽快采取行动，到本十年末，世界上超过三分之二的野生动物可能会消失。由此可知，这里划线单词“extinction”应该表示“灭绝”，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Ocean pollution has become serious”和“More than two-thirds of the world’s wildlife could be gone by the end of the decade (十年) if action isn’t taken soon, according to the World Wildlife Fund. ”可知，文章提到了海洋污染以及数量更少的动物，故选D。 4．观点态度题。根据“This shows that when we make quick and strong decisions, we can make positive changes.”可知，当我们做出迅速而有力的决定时，我们可以做出积极的改变。据此可以看出作者是充满希望的，故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据“However, we have made some progress by making the hole in the ozone layer smaller. That’s because we gradually stopped using chemicals that can break down ozone.”可知，我们通过逐渐停止使用可以分解臭氧的化学物质去使得臭氧层上的空洞变小了。故选B。 6．篇章结构题。文章第一段讲述了介绍了我们的星球正在“生病”；第二段到第四段介绍了地球出现的问题；第五段介绍人类在保护环境上取得了一些进展；第六段总结全文。所以文章结构如A选项所示。故选A。 二、应用文 (23-24九上·上海位育中学·期中)根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案。 The university students begin their summer holiday today. They are making their holiday plans. 1. Grace wants to take some special pictures with her parents before celebrating her twentieth birthday next week. 2. Peter needs to _____________________. 3. Tom wants to find a part-time job at weekends to earn some money for his study. 4. Jenny is too fat. She knows it’s not good for her health and wants to take more exercise. 5.Linda is interested in playing the violin and wants to get someone to teach her face to face. The following are what they have read in today’s newspaper. * Greenland Sports GroundOpen next week from 6: 20 a. m. to 8: 30 p. m. Price $3 per hour ($7 per hour for those over 60) Tel: 68886888 * City Museum There are 120, 000 pieces on show here. You can see the whole of local history under one roof. There are also lots of mummies and more gold than you’ve ever seen before. Time: Monday-Friday 9:00 a. m.-5:00 p. m., Weekends 9:00 a. m.-9:00 p. m. Ticket: $20 ($10 for students) Tel: 23455884 * Star Photo shop Photos for all purposes are taken here with half price for family photos. Time: Monday-Friday 8:30 a. m.-8:30 p. m., Weekends 9:00 a. m.-10:00 p. m. Price: $60/set-$180/set Tel: 32045302 * Scottish dancing Take your partners and get ready to dance till you drop. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn. Place: Jack Stein’s   Time: every Tuesday 7:00-10:00 p. m. Price: $50 including one drink Tel: 67099868 * Part-time Job offered Do you want to have a chance to communicate with those who do shopping? If so, you may contact Moonlight Bookshop, for two shop assistants are wanted here. Time: Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a. m.-8:00 p. m. Tel: 52310032 * Help from a music teacher Do you want to improve your violin skills? Just bring your own instrument to M & D Music Centre and start to learn at your own speed after a small test. Time: Wednesday & Friday 7:00 p. m.-8:30 p. m. Price: $40 ($20 for students) Tel: 28335661 1．Grace may be interested in the information about ________. A．Star Photo shop B．Greenland Sports Ground C．Scottish dancing D．Help from a music teacher 2．What can be filled in the “________” for Peter if he is interested in City Museum? A．learn about gold B．finish history homework C．make a travel plan D．know more local people 3．Tom may work as a ________ for a part-time job. A．dancer B．teacher C．shop assistant D．violin player 4．Jenny needs to pay ________ per hour if she wants to get more physical exercise. A．$3 B．$7 C．$10 D．$20 5．Linda needs to ________ if she wants to get a face-to-face trainer. A．call 67099868 to get more information B．attend lessons at weekends C．tell the training center about her level D．take a small test first 6．The students have probably found the information they need on the ________ page. A．news B．sports C．business D．advertisement 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．D 6．D 【来源】上海市位育中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中英语试题 【导语】本文主要讲述了在假期到来时，学生对自己的假期都有一个规划，然后给出了报纸上的一些广告信息，帮助他们找到自己需要的东西。 1．细节理解题。根据“Grace wants to take some special pictures with her parents before celebrating her twentieth birthday next week.”可知，Grace要拍特写，需要用照相馆。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“You can see the whole of local history under one roof.”可知，City Museum与历史有关。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Do you want to have a chance to communicate with those who do shopping? If so, you may contact Moonlight Bookshop, for two shop assistants are wanted here.”可知，汤姆可以做一份售货员的兼职工作。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Greenland Sports Ground”中的“Price $3 per hour”可知，每小时3美元。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“start to learn at your own speed after a small test.”可知，如果琳达想找一个面对面的教练，她需要先参加一个小测试。故选D。 6．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了在假期到来时，学生对自己的假期都有一个规划，然后给出了报纸上的一些广告信息，帮助他们找到自己需要的东西。因此学生们可能已经在广告页上找到了他们需要的信息。故选D。 (24-25九上·上海宝山区·期中)Sunday Tonight, Mom called for a “house meeting”. She told us that she was going back to school to start taking lessons. Well, it was totally out of my expectation. She is always there when I get home from school, and that’s the way I like it. But now, we have to make our own dinners and start doing housework. Wednesday The first few nights with Mom away have been a disaster. We tried making our dinner by ourselves. Manny made the iced tea, but it was undrinkable. Rodric cooked the roast beef, but it was a mess. Therefore, we bagged the homemade meal idea and went out to eat. Tuesday “Greg, why are the rubbish bags still at home? It’s your task!” Dad shouted and asked me why I didn’t do my job this morning. He said I needed to start being more responsible. I’ve heard it from Dad before. Last summer, our neighbor Ms. Grove, asked me to look after the plants while she went on business. Well, I watered them several times for the first few days and I got busy with other things. Ms. Grove was pretty mad because most of the plants didn’t make it. Thursday Dad is really serious about me taking on more responsibility. And first he wants me to wake myself up in the morning. That’s actually a real problem. Yesterday was the first day I tried to wake myself up, and it didn’t work out. My alarm clock went off, but the sound just worked its way into my dream. And today didn’t go any better. 1．Greg’s Mom called for a “house meeting” because she decided to ________. A．teach lessons at a school B．return to school to have lessons C．make dinners with us D．start doing housework 2．Greg felt ________ when he knew about Mom’s plan during the “house meeting”. A．proud B．delighted C．surprised D．relaxed 3．Therefore, we bagged the homemade meal idea and went out to eat. “bagged” probably means ________. A．thought about B．were aware of C．depended on D．gave up 4．What’s Greg’s task at home? A．Taking out the rubbish. B．Cleaning the house up. C．Looking after the plants. D．Waking others up. 5．From the passage, we can learn that Greg’s Dad expected him to ________. A．build up self-confidence B．become more responsible C．make friends with neighbors D．put up early in the morning 6．The passage is probably taken from ________. A．a science magazine B．a schedule C．a news report D．a diary 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．B 6．D 【来源】上海市宝山区2024-2025学年九年级上学期期中英语试题 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，为四篇日记。日记主要记录了格雷格的日常生活情况。 1．细节理解题。根据“She told us that she was going back to school to start taking lessons”可知，妈妈告诉我们她要回学校开始上课。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Well, it was totally out of my expectation”可知，格雷格对妈妈的决定感到出乎意料，即吃惊。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Manny made the iced tea, but it was undrinkable. Rodric cooked the roast beef, but it was a mess. Therefore, we bagged the homemade meal idea and went out to eat”可知，曼尼做了冰茶，但不能喝。罗德利克做了烤牛肉，但烤得一塌糊涂。因此，我们应该是把在家做饭的想法放弃了，然后出去吃。即划线单词表示的是“放弃”。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Greg, why are the rubbish bags still at home? It’s your task”可知，倒垃圾是格雷格的任务。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“He said I needed to start being more responsible.”和“Dad is really serious about me taking on more responsibility.”可知，爸爸想让格雷格承担更多的责任，变得更有责任感。故选B。 6．推理判断题。根据“Sunday...Wednesday...Tuesday...Thursday”并通读全文可知，本文主要记录了格雷格的日常生活情况，故可推测出，这篇文章是来自日记。故选D。 (24-25九上·上海杨浦区·期中) Calligraphy Classes 2024 The beautiful art of writing awaits Join us for a fun and creative journey into the world of calligraphy! This class is part of the city Art Month in December. Location: Rose Room, Lotus Community Club Date Time 6-9 December 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 10-13 December 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm What you will learn: ■  how to hold the brush correctly ■  basic strokes (笔画) and paper types ■  different types of ink and fonts ■  how to make your writing nice and balanced Costs: What to bring: Early Bird Discount (before 10th November): $15 Standard Price (10th November-6th December): $20 Calligraphy brush/ pen Black ink and ink dish Water cup (Paper is provided.) You can pre-order the beginners’ calligraphy set with all materials for only $30 during the early bird registration period. If you think calligraphy is a difficult skill, see what our 2023 participants (参加者) have to say: I thought I would need excellent handwriting to learn this art. I was mistaken! The teacher gave me step-by-step instructions to help me practice. I picked up the skill quickly! -Anika, aged 11 Learning Chinese calligraphy is enjoyable. It helps me relax and others are often touched by my work. -Alex, aged 64 1．Who can sign up for the calligraphy classes? A．Only school students under eighteen. B．Anyone interested in learning calligraphy. C．Only members of the Lotus Community Club. D．People with past calligraphy experience. 2．Jason signed up for the calligraphy class on November the 5th. How much did he pay? A．$15 B．$20 C．$30 D．$45 3．The paper needed for the class ________. A．must be prepared by participants B．must be pre-ordered from the organizer C．is part of the beginner’s calligraphy set D．is given to participants for free 4．According to Anika, what did she believe at first about learning calligraphy? A．She had to have good handwriting. B．She believed it was an easy skill to learn. C．She thought it required no special skills. D．She thought it would help her relax. 5．What is the main purpose of the poster? A．To sell calligraphy materials. B．To advertise the city Art Month. C．To invite people to join calligraphy  lasses. D．To encourage handwriting competitions. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．A 5．C 【来源】上海市杨浦区2024-2025学年九年级上学期期中英语试题 【导语】本文是一张海报，其主要目的是邀请对书法感兴趣的人参加2024年12月的书法课程。海报详细列出了课程内容、费用、所需材料和早鸟折扣信息，并引用了2023年参与者的正面评价，以吸引更多的学员报名。 1．推理判断题。根据“Join us for a fun and creative journey into the world of calligraphy!”和海边内容可知，没有限制参加者的身份或年龄，推测只要对学习书法感兴趣的人都可以报名。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Early Bird Discount (before 10th November): $15”可知，Jason 在11月5日报名，因此他享受了早鸟折扣，支付了15美元。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Paper is provided.”可知，画室免费提供纸张。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“I thought I would need excellent handwriting to learn this art.”可知，Anika一开始以为加入画社需要出色的书法才可以。故选A。 5．主旨大意题。根据“Join us for a fun and creative journey into the world of calligraphy!”和文章内容可知，本海报的目的是邀请对书法感兴趣的人参加2024年12月的书法课程。故选C。 (24-25九上·上海建平西校·期中) Good Times Await You at the Supertree Grove Measuring between 25 and 50 meters tall, the Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore. The large canopies (树冠) provide shade in the day and come alive with displays of light and sound at night. Stand amidst these iconic giants, or walk along the 22-meter-high OCBC Skyway and enjoy overall views of the Gardens and the Marina Bay skyline. IMPORTANT NOTE ◆ From November 30 to December 26, visitors are required to have a Christmas Wonderland ticket to access the Supertree Grove and the OCBC Skyway from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Visitors without a Christmas Wonderland ticket are advised to visit before 3 p.m. There are also two admission timings to the OCBC Skyway: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last ticket sale and admission at 2 p.m.) 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. (last ticket sale and admission at 9 p.m.) For more information on Christmas Wonderland, please visit www.gardensbythebay.com. ADMISSION ◆ Admission to the Supertree Grove is free. ◆ Please note that charges apply for the OCBC Skyway: Adult: $8 Senior (≥60 years old): $8 Child (3 to 12 years old): $5 Tickets can be purchased at the Ticketing counters or near the entrance of the OCBC Skyway during the specified operating hours. All prices are in Singapore dollars. OPERATING HOURS ◆ Supertree Grove: 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily ◆ OCBC Skyway: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily Last ticket sale and admission: 8 p.m. Peak hours for the OCBC Skyway are from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. Longer wait times may be expected. 1．The Supertree Grove is a popular tourist attraction in ________. A．China B．Singapore C．Thailand D．Malaysia 2．If the visitors have no Christmas Wonderland tickets, what is the best time to visit? A．before 5 a.m. B．after 9 a.m. C．before 3 p.m. D．after 2 p.m. 3．A couple want to take their five-year-old son to the OCBC Skyway on New Year’s Day. How much will it cost them? A．16 Singapore dollars. B．13 Singapore dollars. C．15 Singapore dollars. D．21 Singapore dollars. 4．The underlined “purchased” in the third part ADMISSION probably means ________. A．kept B．bought C．sold D．received 5．Which of the following statements is true? A．The OCBC Skyway offers a perfect bird’s eye view of the whole city. B．Tickets for the OCBC Skyway can only be purchased on the official website of Gardens by the Bay. C．From November 30 to December 26, visitors will pay a lot for visits to the Supertree Grove. D．Visitors have to buy tickets before 8 p.m. if they want to visit the OCBC Skyway at the ordinary time. 6．The article probably appears in a(n) ________. A．advertisement B．comic strip C．science magazine D．novel 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．D 6．A 【来源】上海 建平西校 2024-2025学年九年级上学期 期中考试英语试题 【导语】本文介绍了新加坡滨海湾花园中的超级树，包括其特色、重要提示、门票信息和开放时间。 1．细节理解题。根据“the Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore.”可知，滨海湾花园的超级树是新加坡最受欢迎的旅游景点之一。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Visitors without a Christmas Wonderland ticket are advised to visit before 3 p.m.”可知，没有圣诞仙境门票的游客被建议在下午3点前参观。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Adult: $8”及“Child (3 to 12 years old): $5”可知，一对夫妻带着5岁的儿子一共需要花费：8+8+5=21（新加坡元）。故选D。 4．词句猜测题。根据“Tickets can be purchased at the Ticketing counters or near the entrance of the OCBC Skyway during the specified operating hours.”可知，在指定的营业时间内，游客可在售票处或华侨银行空中步道入口附近购买门票，划线词的意思是“购买”，与buy意思相同，buy的过去分词为bought，故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“OCBC Skyway: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily”及“Last ticket sale and admission: 8 p.m.”可知，游客如果想在正常时间参观华侨银行空中步道，必须在晚上8点之前购票。故选D。 6．推理判断题。文章旨在介绍景点的特色、开放时间、票价等信息，以吸引和方便游客，最可能出现在旅游宣传广告中。故选A。 (24-25九上·上海建平实验中学·期中)Choose the best answer. (阅读短文，选择最恰当的答案。) Grand Canyon National Park (美国大峡谷国家公园) is one of the most popular parks in the United States. A large number of tourists go to see the Grand Canyon every year. It is often considered one of the Wonders of the World. The “South Rim” Most visitors see the Grand Canyon from the “South Rim.” The “South Rim” is open all year around. It includes: ◆Grand Canyon Village. It can be reached by driving and is served by the Grand Canyon Railway. ◆Scenic Hermit Road west of the village. ◆Desert View Drive east of the village. A free bus system operates on the “South Rim.” Make your visit easier by parking your car at the Visitor Center and using the free buses to travel around the “South Rim.” The “North Rim” A much smaller number of people see the canyon from the “North Rim” of the park. The “North Rim” has a short season. During winter months, all roads are closed to visitors. Even in good weather, the “North Rim” is harder to get to. Fees and passesAdmission (门票费) to Grand Canyon National Park is for seven days and includes both the “North Rim” and the “South Rim”.■Vehicle Pass: $35 For one single vehicle and all its passengers.■Motorcycle Pass: $30 For one single motorcycle and its passenger(s).■Individual Pass: $20 For one individual when entering by foot, bicycle, bus or the Grand Canyon Railway. Admission is free for individuals 15 years old and younger.■2024 Annual Pass: $70 Valid (有效的) for 12 months from the date of purchase, for unlimited visits to the park. 1．Which of the following statements about the “South Rim” and the “North Rim” is TRUE? A．The “South Rim” is higher than the “North Rim”. B．The “South Rim” is more popular than the “North Rim”. C．The “South Rim” is more beautiful than the “North Rim”. D．The “South Rim” is more dangerous than the “North Rim”. 2．David wants to find out whether he can take the Grand Canyon Railway to Grand Canyon Village or not. Which part of the article would you advise him to read first? A．The “South Rim”. B．The “North Rim”. C．Fees and passes. D．The opening paragraph. 3．Where is Desert View Drive located on this map? A．A． B．B． C．C． D．D． 4．George (16 years old), along with his parents (both 52 years old) and his cousin Steven (7 years old), is going to visit Grand Canyon National Park. They will take the Grand Canyon Railway to go there. How much do they have to pay in all? A．$60. B．$80. C．$105. D．$140. 5．Ruth bought a 2024 Annual Pass on February 4, 2024. She will be able to visit Grand Canyon National Park without additional payment __________. A．360 times B．until February 4, 2025 C．before December 31, 2024 D．within the following 15 months 6．You would most probably find this article __________. A．in a dictionary B．on a science website C．in a travel guide D．in a diary 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．A 5．B 6．C 【来源】上海市建平实验中学2024-2025学年九年级上学期期中英语试题 【导语】本文介绍了美国大峡谷国家公园的景点、游玩的交通工具、票价及一些优惠政策。 1．细节理解题。根据“Most visitors see the Grand Canyon from the ‘South Rim.’”可知，南缘比北缘更受欢迎。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“The ‘South Rim’”中的“Grand Canyon Village. It can be reached by driving and is served by the Grand Canyon Railway.”可知，大卫想知道能否乘坐大峡谷火车到大峡谷村的话，他应该先阅读“南缘”部分信息。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Desert View Drive east of the village.”可知，村庄东边即为沙漠景观之路，地图中D处处于村庄东部。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“Individual Pass: $20 For one individual when entering by foot, bicycle, bus or the Grand Canyon Railway.”以及“Admission is free for individuals 15 years old and younger.”可知，如果乘坐大峡谷铁路，乔治和他的父母每个人需买一张个人票，共计三张个人票；史蒂文年龄是7岁，所以不需要购票，因此需要付60美元。故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据“Valid for 12 months from the date of purchase, for unlimited visits to the park.”可知，露丝于2024年2月4日购买了2024年年票，有效期为12个月，因此她可以在2025年2月4日之前，免费参观大峡谷国家公园。故选B。 6．推理判断题。本文介绍了美国大峡谷国家公园的景点、游玩的交通工具、票价及一些优惠政策，因此我们可以在旅游指南上看到这篇文章。故选C。 三、记叙文 (23-24九上·上海浦东模范中学·期中)Choose the best answer.（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案） Prince Philip got into a car accident on January 17, 2019. He hit another car with a passenger and a baby on board. Days after the accident, the victim (受害者) complained that she still hadn’t heard any sort of apology from the Royals (皇家). Finally, on January 27, Prince Philip did his part to make things right. He sent the woman, Emma Fairweather, a letter of apology: Dear Mrs Fairweather, I would like you to know how sorry I am for my part in the accident at the Babingley cross-roads. I have been across that crossing any number of times and I know very well the amount of traffic that uses that main road. It was a bright sunny day and at about three in the afternoon, the sun was low over the Wash. In other words, the sun was shining low over the main road. In normal conditions, I would have no difficulty in seeing traffic coming from the Dersingham direction, but I can only imagine that I failed to see the car coming, and I am very contrite about the bad results. I was somewhat shaken after the accident, but I was greatly relieved that non e of you were seriously injured. As a crowd was beginning to gather, I was advised to return to Sandringham House by a local Police Officer. I have since learned that you suffered a broken arm. I am deeply sorry about this injury. I wish you a speedy recovery from a very distressing (痛苦的) experience. Yours sincerely, Philip 1．According to the passage, Philip ________. A．caused a traffic accident B．was injured in a car accident C．lost his memory after a car accident D．used some rude words after an accident 2．According to Philip, the accident was caused by ________. A．the poor road conditions B．his failure to see the car coming C．the fact that the weather was terrible D．the fact that there were no reliable directions 3．The underlined word “contrite” probably means “________”? A．worried B．terrible C．sorry D．surprised 4．The Police Officer advised Philip to return to Sandringham House after the accident probably because ________. A．Philip had to attend an important meeting B．Philip looked frightened and tired after the accident C．lots of people were coming to see what had happened D．someone was waiting for Philip at Sandringham House 5．By writing this letter, Philip mainly wanted to ________. A．express his regret about what he did B．share an awful experience he recently had C．express his thanks to the local Police Officer D．explain that he is not responsible for the accident 6．Which of the following statements is true according to the text? A．No one was killed or injured in the accident. B．Philip is unfamiliar with the road conditions. C．The victim made complaints to the public about improper behavior of the Royals. D．Philip wrote the letter right after the accident took place. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．C 5．A 6．C 【来源】上海市浦东模范中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中考试英语试题 【导语】本文讲述了菲利普王子出了车祸，另一辆车上有乘客和婴儿的车，事后受害者抱怨没有听到任何道歉，菲利普王子写信向受害者表达了歉意。 1．细节理解题。根据“Prince Philip got into a car accident on January 17, 2019. He hit another car with a passenger and a baby on board.”可知，菲利普王子引发了一起交通事故。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据信中“In normal conditions, I would have no difficulty in seeing traffic coming from the Dersingham direction, but I can only imagine that I failed to see the car coming”可知，事故是因为菲利普王子没有看到来车。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据“but I can only imagine that I failed to see the car coming, and I am very contrite about the bad results.”和常识可知，菲利普王子在信中表达了对事故的歉意，contrite与C选项“抱歉的”意思相近。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据信中“As a crowd was beginning to gather, I was advised to return to Sandringham House by a local Police Officer.”可知，警察建议菲利普王子回到Sandringham House是因为有很多人聚集过来。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据信中“I would like you to know how sorry I am for my part in the accident”可知，菲利普王子写这封信主要是为了表达对事故的歉意。故选A。 6．细节理解题。根据“Days after the accident, the victim (受害者) complained that she still hadn’t heard any sort of apology from the Royals (皇家).”可知，受害者对皇家没有及时道歉表示不满。故选C。 (23-24九上·上海骏博外国语学校（上闵外）·期中)Choose the best answer. (根据文章内容，选择最恰当的答案) It was 9:15 as Marie hurried into the office building. her bus had inched along through heavy morning traffic, making her a few minutes late for her very first job. She decided to start out half an hour earlier the next day. Once inside the lobby (大厅), she had to stand in the elevators and wait several minutes before she could get on one going to the sixth floor. When she finally reached the office marked “King Enterprises”, she knocked at the door nervously and waited. There was no answer. She tapped on the door again, but still there was no reply. From inside the next office, she could hear the sound of voices, so she opened the door and went in. Although she was sure it was the same office she had been in two weeks ago when she had the interview with Mr King, it looked quite different now. In fact, it hardly looked like an office at all. The employees (雇员) were just standing around chatting and smoking. At the end of the room, somebody must have just told a funny joke, she thought, because there was a loud of laughter as she came in. For a moment she had thought they were laughing at her. Then one of the men looked at his watch, clapped his hands and said something to the others. Quickly they all went to their desks and, in a matter of seconds, everyone was hard at work. No one paid any attention to Marie. Finally she went up to the man who was sitting at the desk nearest to the door and explained that this was her first day in the office. Hardly looking up from his work, he told her to have a seat and wait for Mr King, who would arrive at any moment. Then Marie realized that the day’s work in the office began just before Mr King arrived. Later she found out that Mr King lived in Connecticut and came into Manhattan on the same train every morning, arriving in the office at 9:35, so that his staff (职员) knew exactly when to start working. 1．What did Marie decide to do the next day? A．She took the bus to work. B．She decided to go to work two hours earlier. C．She decided to go to work a few minutes earlier. D．She decided to start out half an hour earlier. 2．Marie felt nervous when she knocked at the door because ________. A．it was her second day at her new job B．she couldn’t find her way C．she was a little bit late for work D．there was no answer from inside the office 3．Marie could hardly recognize the office she went into as ________. A．she had been there only once B．nobody was doing any work C．Mr King was not in the office D．the office had a new appearance 4．The people in the office suddenly started working because ________. A．the boss was about to arrive B．they saw a strange man in the office C．no one wanted to talk to Marie D．they had finished their morning break 5．We can infer from the passage that the employees of the enterprise ________. A．were cold to newcomers B．were always punctual (准时的) for work C．showed devotion to the company D．would start their work by relaxing some time 6．Which is the best title for this passage? A．Punctual Like a Clock B．Before the Boss Arrives C．An Unpunctual Manager D．Better Late Than Never 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．D 6．B 【来源】上海市骏博外国语学校（上闵外）2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中英语试题 【导语】本文主要讲述了Marie第一天来新公司上班的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据“She decided to start out half an hour earlier the next day.”可知，Marie决定第二天提前半小时出发上班。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“It was 9:15 as Marie hurried into the office building; her bus had inched along through heavy morning traffic, making her a few minutes late for her very first job.”可知，Marie敲门时感到很紧张，因为她上班有点迟到了。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“In fact, it hardly looked like an office at all. The employees (雇员) were just standing around chatting and smoking.”可知，Marie几乎认不出她走进的办公室，是因为没有人在工作。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Quickly they all went to their desks and, in a matter of seconds, everyone was hard at work. No one paid any attention to Marie.”及“Then Marie realized that the day’s work in the office began just before Mr King arrived.”可知，办公室里的人突然开始工作，是因为老板就要到了。故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据“The employees(雇员)were just standing around chatting and smoking…everyone was hard at work.”及“Then Marie realized that the day’s work in the office began just before Mr King arrived.”可知，员工会先放松一会儿然后等老板来了再开始工作。故选D。 6．最佳标题题。通读全文，本文以Marie的视角，通过讲述她第一天来新公司上班的经历，描述了公司的员工等到老板快要到了才开始工作，因此B项“在老板到来之前”最适合作为文章的标题。故选B。 (23-24九上·上海闵行区六校联考·期中) Years ago, I lived in a building in a large city. The building next door was only a few feet away from mine. There was a woman who lived there, whom I had never met, yet I could see her seated by her window each afternoon, sewing or reading. After several months had gone by, I began to notice that her window was dirty. Everything was unclear through the dirty window. I would say to myself, “I wonder why that woman doesn’t wash her window. It really looks terrible.” One bright morning I decided to clean my flat, including washing the window on the inside. Late in the afternoon when I finished the cleaning, I sat down by the window with a cup of coffee for a rest. What a surprise! The woman sitting by her window was clearly seen. Her window was clean! Then it dawned on me. I had been criticizing (批评) her dirty window, but all the time I was watching hers through my own dirty window. That was quite an important lesson for me. How often had I looked at and criticized others through the dirty window of my heart, through my own shortcomings (缺点)? From then on, whenever I wanted to judge someone, I asked myself first, “Am I looking at him through my own dirty window?” Then I try to clean the window of my own world so that I may see others’ world more clearly. 1．The woman did some _________ each afternoon. A．sewing B．reading C．sewing or reading D．cleaning 2．The writer couldn’t see everything clearly through the window because ________. A．the woman’s window was dirty B．his window was dirty C．the woman lived far away D．he was near-sighted 3．After the writer finished the cleaning, he was surprised to find that _________. A．the woman was sitting by her window B．the woman’s window was still dirty C．the woman was cleaning her window D．the woman’s window was clean 4．The underlined part “it dawned on me” in paragraph 5 probably means _________. A．I began to understand it B．it cheered me up C．I could see myself through the window D．it made me sad 5．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Both the woman and the writer lived in a small town. B．The writer often cleaned the windows. C．Both the woman and the writer worked as cleaners. D．The writer never met the woman. 6．From the passage, we can learn that ________. A．one shouldn’t criticize others very often B．one should often keep his windows clean C．one should judge himself before he judges others D．one should look at others through his dirty windows 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．D 6．C 【来源】上海市闵行区六校联考2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中考试英语试题 【导语】本文通过作者的一个经历告诉我们：一个人在判断别人之前应该先判断自己。 1．细节理解题。根据“yet I could see her seated by her window each afternoon, sewing or reading.”可知，这个女人每天下午做些缝纫或阅读。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“but all the time I was watching hers through my own dirty window.”可知，因为他的窗户很脏。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“What a surprise! The woman sitting by her window was clearly seen. Her window was clean!”可知，他发现那个女人的窗户是干净的。故选D。 4．词义猜测题。根据“Then it dawned on me. I had been criticizing (批评) her dirty window, but all the time I was watching hers through my own dirty window.”可知，作者一直在批评女人的脏窗户，但他一直通过自己的脏窗户看着她的。因此作者恍然大悟。划线单词的意思是“我开始明白了”。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“There was a woman who lived there, whom I had never met”可知，作者从未见过这个女人。故选D。 6．推理判断题。根据“That was quite an important lesson for me. How often had I looked at and criticized others through the dirty window of my heart, through my own shortcomings (缺点)?”可知，一个人在判断别人之前应该先判断自己。故选C。 (24-25九上·上海浦东新区民办欣竹中学·期中) It was a sunny summer Saturday. The sun shone down upon the grassland round Clover Farm. Robby, the eldest of the farmer’s four children, was not happy. “Come on, Robby, tell me the trouble,” called out his mother from the house where she was at work. Robby answered, “Mother, I don’t want to take the children to the grassland. I want to please myself!” “Who told you to take the children to the grassland—Father?” Mother asked. “Yes, it was. He said I was to take them to play on the grassland, and not to leave there until he came back from the market.” “And what is it you want to do instead?” “I want to go with my net down to Butterfly Corner. There will be lots of butterflies out this sunny day. And the other boys at school are all collecting. They have more than I do.” “Oh, dear! But I can guess why he gave those orders. He knew that this was a very busy day for me,” his mother said. “And as this is market-day at the town, he would be away until dinner time. So, you see, he has left you in charge. You are in Father’s place this morning to guard the farm and all of us, especially the little kids. Don’t you think it’s an honor to be so trusted?” “Something happened in Robby’s heart because of his mother’s words. He walked quietly away. After all, what were the butterflies compared with the kids left in his charge? “Hip, hip, hooray!” Robby cheered: He had won a victory—over himself. “Hi, Nettie! Hi, Dumps! Come along! And where’s Baby? We are going to the grassland, and I’ll teach you to play a new game!” he shouted. The kids enjoyed a happy day. At the dinner table, Father showed the family a new bike. He said to Robby, “Now I’ll tell you why I wanted you to stay at home this morning. It was for this surprise. Look, my boy! For weeks back I’ve been planning to buy this bicycle for you. Today I bought it, and it’s yours!” For a few seconds Robby could not believe his eyes. The good, kind father had been planning for this boy’s pleasure! “Oh, Father!” he cried. 1．How many children does the family have? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 2．Robby was not happy one summer Saturday because ________. A．his mother was at work B．his mother has some trouble C．he couldn’t go to the grassland D．he couldn’t collect butterflies 3．Father told Robby to ________. A．help his mother with the housework B．take the kids to Butterfly Comer C．take the kids to play on the grassland D．play with the other school boys 4．Robby changed his mind and became happy again ________. A．after he had a talk with his mother B．because he would go to the town C．after the kids went to the grassland D．because Father trusted the kids 5．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A．Robby took the kids to the grassland and they had a good time. B．Father came back from the town and bought Robby a new bicycle. C．Father didn’t tell Robby why he wanted him to stay at home that morning. D．Robby knew that Father would buy him a new bike the day before. 6．The best title for this passage may be ________. A．Life on Clover Farm B．A Victory over Himself C．Collecting Butterflies D．Robby and the Three Kids 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．A 5．D 6．B 【来源】上海市浦东新区民办欣竹中学2024-2025学年九年级上学期期中英语试题 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Robby在夏日的一个周六，从最初的不愿意带弟弟妹妹去草地上玩到经过母亲的开导后转变了态度。最终与弟弟妹妹度过了美好时光的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“ the eldest of the farmer’s four children”可知，农夫有4个孩子。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“I want to go with my net down to Butterfly Corner. There will be lots of butterflies out this sunny day.”可知，Robby不开心的原因是他不能够去捉蝴蝶。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“He said I was to take them to play on the grassland,”可知，父亲让Robby带着孩子们去草地上玩儿。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Something happened in Robby’s heart because of his mother’s words.”可知，Robby是在与母亲交谈后改变主意的。故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据“At the dinner table…For weeks back I’ve been planning to buy this bicycle for you. Today I bought it, and it’s yours!”可知父亲是在回来之后才告诉Robby这个惊喜的，Robby事先并不知道。故选D。 6．最佳标题题。通读全文可知。文章主要描述了Robby从不愿意带孩子们去草地到最后开心的和他们玩耍的过程，以及父亲给他带来的惊喜，所以最适合的标题是能够体现Robby内心转变的“A Victory over Himself”。故选B。 2 / 32 1 / 32 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 考前押题06 阅读理解进阶练15篇 （三大体裁，期中专项训练） 一、说明文 1 二、应用文 13 三、记叙文 24 一、说明文 (24-25九上·上海闵行区·期中) Making words with movement International Day of Sign Languages is on 23 September. What is sign language? Sign language uses facial expressions, hand movements and body language. It is used instead of speaking or writing. There is no one universal sign language. Different countries have their own. There are around 300 sign languages in the world. The most common in the UK is British Sign Language (BSL). Like spoken languages, sign languages grow and change. Signs can stand for whole ideas. They can also stand for individual letters or words. Who uses it? Sign language is mainly used by people who are deaf or have hearing impairments. Some people are deaf all of their life. They call themselves “Deaf” with a capital “D”. It is an important part of their identity. The history of sign language The first evidence of sign language dates back to the 5th century BC． But historians believe it may be even older than spoken language. Native Americans have used a sign language called Hand Talk. It has even been taught to animals. In the 1970s, a gorilla named Koko learned signs for hundreds of words. Scientists say Koko asked for a kitten for Christmas using sign language. In the UK, the earliest known use of sign language was at a wedding in 1576. And the first school opened for deaf children in Scotland in 1760. Although it was widely used, signing wasn’t encouraged until the 1970s. And most deaf children were taught spoken and written language instead. 1．According to the passage, sign language mainly use ________. A．speaking or writing B．whole ideas, individual letters or words C．facial expressions, hand movements and body language D．all of the above 2．What does the underlined word impairments most likely mean in the sentence? A．improvements B．abilities C．strengths D．problems 3．How many sign languages are there in the world, according to the passage? A．Around 300. B．1760. C．Hundreds. D．1576. 4．Which of the following is true about the history of sign language? A．It dates back to the 5th century BC． B．It was invented in the 1970s. C．It was first used in Scotland. D．It has only been used by Native Americans. 5．What can be inferred (推断) about sign language before the 1970s in the UK? A．It was used only by animals like Koko. B．It was not known to people in the UK. C．It was taught in schools as the main form of communication. D．It was not encouraged, and most deaf children were taught spoken and written language instead. 6．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The problems of sign language in modern society. B．The importance and history of sign language. C．How to learn sign language quickly. D．The different types of animals that use sign language. (24-25九上·上海进才实验中学·期中)Choose the best answer.（根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案） Finally, you finish all your schoolwork and sit back in your chair. Suddenly you feel a headache and realize your eyes are painful. What’s going on? Doctors say that many students are spending too much time in front of screens, especially during online classes. The following might be of some help to you. THE 20-20-20 RULE This gives your eyes a break from long screen time. It suggests looking at something at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds after 20 minutes of work on the screen. You can then continue working pain free. ● Studies show that people blink less often when looking at a screen. Keep your eyes wet by blinking often or using eye drops. ● Sit up straight about an arm’s length away from the screen. Make sure you’re looking down at your screen. Stand up and exercise often to avoid neck and shoulder pain. ● What about blue light blocking glasses (防蓝光眼镜)? They may look cool, but research shows that blue light isn’t the biggest cause of eye tiredness. So ask doctors about computer glasses before putting them on. 1．Who is the text written for? A．Parents. B．Students. C．Doctors. D．Patients. 2．What are the key words in the 20-20-20 rule? A．20 minutes, 20 feet, 20 times. B．20 seconds, 20 times, 20 feet. C．20 feet, 20 seconds, 20 minutes. D．20 times, 20 minutes, 20 seconds. 3．Which of the following best explains the meaning of the underlined sentence in the text? A． B． C． D． 4．What does the underlined word “They” refer to? A．Screens. B．Researches. C．Eye drops. D．Blue light blocking glasses. 5．In which part of a magazine can you read the text? A．Health. B．Sports. C．Culture. D．Travel. 6．What is the text mainly about? A．The reasons for eye tiredness. B．The influence of online classes. C．The importance of computer glasses. D．The suggestions about eye protection. (24-25九上·上海奉贤区·期中)FIRE INSTRUCTIONS IN SCHOOLS The person who sees a fire must: 1. Start the nearest fire alarm. This will cause the Alarm Bell to ring. And also send a signal to the fire station. 2. Put out the fire with available equipment, if it is safe to do so. FIRE ALARM BELLS The Fire Alarm Bells will ring either in the area of A Block (Workshops and Administration offices) (行政办公室) , or in the area of B Block (Classrooms) and C Block (Sports Hall) . Those in the area where the Alarm Bells are ringing should take action as instructions below. Others should continue with their work. On hearing the fire alarm: 1. Those in class: will go to the Meeting Place under instructions given by the teacher. 2. Those elsewhere: will go to Assembly Area by the most suitable route, and stay near the Head of their Department. MEETING PLACE The Meeting Place is the playing field which is south of the Sports Hall. Here names of the students will be checked. 1．We can see this notice ________. A．in a hospital B．in a hotel C．in a school D．in a shop 2．When a person sees a fire, he should ________ at first. A．ask for help B．start the alarm bells C．try to put it out himself D．call the fire station 3．________ is the area where the students study. A．Assembly Hall B．Block A C．Block B D．Block C 4．Everyone in the block where the fire bell has rung must gather together ________. A．in the playing field B．in the administration office C．in another block D．in the sports hall 5．Imagine you are a typist in the administration office. When a fire breaks out in the sports hall, what should you do according to the fire instructions? A．Collect all your personal belongings. B．Go quickly to the Assembly Area. C．Find the most suitable route to escape. D．Go on with the work you are doing. 6．Suppose you are a teacher. What is your first duty in case of a fire? A．To check the names of your students from a list. B．To examine the stairs and the playing field. C．To get detailed instructions from your Head of Department. D．To lead your students out of the building. (24-25九上·上海浦东新区·期中) Held in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang Province, the 4th Asian Para Games (亚洲残疾人运动会) not only bring us lots of moving stories, but also show us that technology can help people with disabilities (残疾) to take part in sports. For example, a total of 188 people with disabilities were invited to the torch relay (传递), during which intelligent bionic (仿生) hands and legs, as well as smart guide dogs were used to help them realize their dreams. When the last torch carrier, swimmer Xu Jialing, who won seven gold medals (奖牌) at the Jakarta Asian Para Games in 2018, lit the main torch at the opening ceremony on October 22, 2023, an intelligent bionic hand lent a helping hand. Xu, who lost her left hand because of an accident at the age of 5, has an intelligent bionic hand. The bionic hand is well designed, allowing Xu to control and move it as easily as her right hand. It only takes a few seconds to put on and take off the smart hand, which can be used for more than 10 hours on a full charge (充电), while the price is only one-fifth that of an imported smart prosthesis (进口智能假肢). An officer of the Hangzhou Asian Para Games Torch Relay Command Center said, “By using intelligent bionic legs and robot guide dogs in a torch relay, we wish to convey the idea that technology can change our lives and make the impossible possible. For example, the smart guide dog opens up new possibilities for blind people. It can help them to walk more freely and safely.” The use of technology at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games has brought huge changes to sports for people with disabilities. It not only allows the players to show their talents, but also pushes the development of technology and sports. 1．How many gold medals did Xu Jialing win at the Jakarta Asia Para Games? A．4. B．5. C．6. D．7. 2．Xu Jialing lit the main torch ________. A．together with 187 other people B．at the Jakarta Asian Para Games C．with the help of an intelligent bionic hand D．because she got seven medals in 2018 3．What is the fourth paragraph mainly about? A．How Xu lost her left hand. B．The advantages of the intelligent bionic hand C．The designer of the intelligent bionic hand. D．The differences between the intelligent bionic hand and the imported smart prosthesis. 4．Which of the following words has the closest meaning to “convey” (in Paragraph 5)? A．Show. B．Control. C．Hide. D．Refuse. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．A talented swimmer with only one hand B．Hangzhou- a city full of care and love C．Hangzhou technology makes impossible possible D．The opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games 6．In which part of a newspaper can we read the passage? A．Travel. B．Technology. C．Famous People. D．Culture. (24-25九上·上海崇明区·期中)Choose the best answer（根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案） When Machines Try to Be Human Did you know robots are trying to take over the world? They are writing books and even cooking at restaurants! But guess what? Sometimes, they mess things up-just as human do. You Call That Service? In Nagasaki, Japan, a hotel hired 243 robots to do various jobs, like helping guests check in or carrying suitcases. Unfortunately, the check-in robots had trouble answering guests’questions, while others kept knocking into walls and falling over. An in-room robot assistant even said “Sorry, I didn’t catch that. Could you repeat your request?” when a guest snored (打鼾). Half of the robots were soon fired (解雇), and of course they didn’t get their tips, either. You Look Familiar! Facial recognition software can’t always recognize faces. When The American Civil Liberties tested the Recognition software it incorrectly matched photos of criminals (罪犯) to 28 government workers. But what about football recognition? During a match cameras programmed to follow the ball kept mistaking the judge’s bald head for the football. One helpful viewer suggested that the judge wear false hair. Stop the Press! In 2017, The Los Angeles Times reported a 1925 earthquake in Santa Barbara as recent. It turned out that the report was written by Quakebot, a computer program which automatically wrote news articles based on an official geological database (地质数据库). When a worker made a mistake while updating the historical data, Quakebot thought it was breaking news. Soon after, misled Southern Californians started worrying about an earthquake that happened almost 100 years ago! Quick, Go Get a Broom (扫帚)! ________ Let Jesse Newton tell you. His new pet dog left its mess on the floor at night while he and his wife were asleep. Their robot vacuum simply ran over the mess and spread it all over the house. Imagine waking up to a home that looks like a “poop painting”—not exactly the artwork you would want! 1．What happened to the robots at the Nagasaki hotel? A．Half of them get tips for their excellent service. B．Some of them had trouble doing their jobs. C．Most of them broke down and were no longer used. D．There were complaints about some of them being unfriendly. 2．In the “You Look Familiar” part, the writer gave ________ examples to show that robot recognition can fail. A．no B．one C．two D．three 3．The Quakebot is used at The Los Angeles Times for ________. A．writing articles B．predicting earthquakes C．updating historical data D．correcting mistakes in reports 4．What best fits the blank in the “Quick, Go Get a Broom!” A．How can a robot vacuum make your life better B．When is the best time to use a robot vacuum C．What’s the worst thing a robot vacuum can do D．What’s the difference between a robot vacuum and a broom 5．What’s the main idea of the article? A．Robots are being widely used in our daily lives. B．Robots will take over the world sooner or later. C．Robots are becoming more and more human-like D．Robot can make mistakes and fail in their given tasks. 6．You are likely to find this article in ________ section of a magazine. A．shopping B．technology C．advertisement D．sports (24-25九上·上海黄浦区·期中)Thanks to Earth, we have fresh air to breathe, clean water to drink and warm sunshine to enjoy. But it seems that we may think these things are normal and not realize that our planet is getting “sick”. Among all the environmental problems, climate change sits at the top. Global average (平均的) temperatures have risen by more than 0.5°C since 1992. A half-degree temperature rise is a big thing. It means that heat waves can last around one third longer and rainstorms will be about one third stronger. The increase in sea levels will be much higher, according to NASA．Countries like Singapore that are at low places may be covered by the ocean in the future. But this is not the only problem people are facing. It’s getting harder to get fresh water. Ocean pollution has become serious. Since 1992, the human population has grown by 2 billion, while the populations of all other animals have fallen by nearly 30 percent. Scientists say that we are experiencing the sixth huge extinction in history. More than two-thirds of the world’s wildlife could be gone by the end of the decade (十年) if action isn’t taken soon, according to the World Wildlife Fund. The Amur leopard, black rhino and Cross River gorilla are some animals that are in danger of dying out completely. However, we have made some progress by making the hole in the ozone layer smaller. That’s because we gradually stopped using chemicals that can break down ozone. This shows that when we make quick and strong decisions, we can make positive changes. 1．What may happen if global average temperatures rise by 0.5°C? A．The ocean will cover China. B．Cold waves can last a third longer. C．Sea levels will be three times higher. D．Rainstorms will be more serious. 2．What does the underlined word “extinction” probably mean? A．繁殖 B．灭绝 C．迁徙 D．进化 3．Which of the following environmental problems are mentioned in the text? ①Air pollution. ②Ocean pollution. ③Fewer animals. ④Smaller ozone layer. A．①② B．②④ C．①③ D．②③ 4．What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) to the future of our planet? A．Negative. B．Doubtful. C．Hopeful. D．Proud. 5．How have we made the hole in the ozone layer smaller? A．By the increase in sea levels. B．By gradually stopped using chemicals that can break down ozone. C．By getting the fresh water. D．By the growth of the human population 6．What’s the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 二、应用文 (23-24九上·上海位育中学·期中)根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案。 The university students begin their summer holiday today. They are making their holiday plans. 1. Grace wants to take some special pictures with her parents before celebrating her twentieth birthday next week. 2. Peter needs to _____________________. 3. Tom wants to find a part-time job at weekends to earn some money for his study. 4. Jenny is too fat. She knows it’s not good for her health and wants to take more exercise. 5.Linda is interested in playing the violin and wants to get someone to teach her face to face. The following are what they have read in today’s newspaper. * Greenland Sports GroundOpen next week from 6: 20 a. m. to 8: 30 p. m. Price $3 per hour ($7 per hour for those over 60) Tel: 68886888 * City Museum There are 120, 000 pieces on show here. You can see the whole of local history under one roof. There are also lots of mummies and more gold than you’ve ever seen before. Time: Monday-Friday 9:00 a. m.-5:00 p. m., Weekends 9:00 a. m.-9:00 p. m. Ticket: $20 ($10 for students) Tel: 23455884 * Star Photo shop Photos for all purposes are taken here with half price for family photos. Time: Monday-Friday 8:30 a. m.-8:30 p. m., Weekends 9:00 a. m.-10:00 p. m. Price: $60/set-$180/set Tel: 32045302 * Scottish dancing Take your partners and get ready to dance till you drop. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn. Place: Jack Stein’s   Time: every Tuesday 7:00-10:00 p. m. Price: $50 including one drink Tel: 67099868 * Part-time Job offered Do you want to have a chance to communicate with those who do shopping? If so, you may contact Moonlight Bookshop, for two shop assistants are wanted here. Time: Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a. m.-8:00 p. m. Tel: 52310032 * Help from a music teacher Do you want to improve your violin skills? Just bring your own instrument to M & D Music Centre and start to learn at your own speed after a small test. Time: Wednesday & Friday 7:00 p. m.-8:30 p. m. Price: $40 ($20 for students) Tel: 28335661 1．Grace may be interested in the information about ________. A．Star Photo shop B．Greenland Sports Ground C．Scottish dancing D．Help from a music teacher 2．What can be filled in the “________” for Peter if he is interested in City Museum? A．learn about gold B．finish history homework C．make a travel plan D．know more local people 3．Tom may work as a ________ for a part-time job. A．dancer B．teacher C．shop assistant D．violin player 4．Jenny needs to pay ________ per hour if she wants to get more physical exercise. A．$3 B．$7 C．$10 D．$20 5．Linda needs to ________ if she wants to get a face-to-face trainer. A．call 67099868 to get more information B．attend lessons at weekends C．tell the training center about her level D．take a small test first 6．The students have probably found the information they need on the ________ page. A．news B．sports C．business D．advertisement (24-25九上·上海宝山区·期中)Sunday Tonight, Mom called for a “house meeting”. She told us that she was going back to school to start taking lessons. Well, it was totally out of my expectation. She is always there when I get home from school, and that’s the way I like it. But now, we have to make our own dinners and start doing housework. Wednesday The first few nights with Mom away have been a disaster. We tried making our dinner by ourselves. Manny made the iced tea, but it was undrinkable. Rodric cooked the roast beef, but it was a mess. Therefore, we bagged the homemade meal idea and went out to eat. Tuesday “Greg, why are the rubbish bags still at home? It’s your task!” Dad shouted and asked me why I didn’t do my job this morning. He said I needed to start being more responsible. I’ve heard it from Dad before. Last summer, our neighbor Ms. Grove, asked me to look after the plants while she went on business. Well, I watered them several times for the first few days and I got busy with other things. Ms. Grove was pretty mad because most of the plants didn’t make it. Thursday Dad is really serious about me taking on more responsibility. And first he wants me to wake myself up in the morning. That’s actually a real problem. Yesterday was the first day I tried to wake myself up, and it didn’t work out. My alarm clock went off, but the sound just worked its way into my dream. And today didn’t go any better. 1．Greg’s Mom called for a “house meeting” because she decided to ________. A．teach lessons at a school B．return to school to have lessons C．make dinners with us D．start doing housework 2．Greg felt ________ when he knew about Mom’s plan during the “house meeting”. A．proud B．delighted C．surprised D．relaxed 3．Therefore, we bagged the homemade meal idea and went out to eat. “bagged” probably means ________. A．thought about B．were aware of C．depended on D．gave up 4．What’s Greg’s task at home? A．Taking out the rubbish. B．Cleaning the house up. C．Looking after the plants. D．Waking others up. 5．From the passage, we can learn that Greg’s Dad expected him to ________. A．build up self-confidence B．become more responsible C．make friends with neighbors D．put up early in the morning 6．The passage is probably taken from ________. A．a science magazine B．a schedule C．a news report D．a diary (24-25九上·上海杨浦区·期中) Calligraphy Classes 2024 The beautiful art of writing awaits Join us for a fun and creative journey into the world of calligraphy! This class is part of the city Art Month in December. Location: Rose Room, Lotus Community Club Date Time 6-9 December 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 10-13 December 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm What you will learn: ■  how to hold the brush correctly ■  basic strokes (笔画) and paper types ■  different types of ink and fonts ■  how to make your writing nice and balanced Costs: What to bring: Early Bird Discount (before 10th November): $15 Standard Price (10th November-6th December): $20 Calligraphy brush/ pen Black ink and ink dish Water cup (Paper is provided.) You can pre-order the beginners’ calligraphy set with all materials for only $30 during the early bird registration period. If you think calligraphy is a difficult skill, see what our 2023 participants (参加者) have to say: I thought I would need excellent handwriting to learn this art. I was mistaken! The teacher gave me step-by-step instructions to help me practice. I picked up the skill quickly! -Anika, aged 11 Learning Chinese calligraphy is enjoyable. It helps me relax and others are often touched by my work. -Alex, aged 64 1．Who can sign up for the calligraphy classes? A．Only school students under eighteen. B．Anyone interested in learning calligraphy. C．Only members of the Lotus Community Club. D．People with past calligraphy experience. 2．Jason signed up for the calligraphy class on November the 5th. How much did he pay? A．$15 B．$20 C．$30 D．$45 3．The paper needed for the class ________. A．must be prepared by participants B．must be pre-ordered from the organizer C．is part of the beginner’s calligraphy set D．is given to participants for free 4．According to Anika, what did she believe at first about learning calligraphy? A．She had to have good handwriting. B．She believed it was an easy skill to learn. C．She thought it required no special skills. D．She thought it would help her relax. 5．What is the main purpose of the poster? A．To sell calligraphy materials. B．To advertise the city Art Month. C．To invite people to join calligraphy  lasses. D．To encourage handwriting competitions. (24-25九上·上海建平西校·期中) Good Times Await You at the Supertree Grove Measuring between 25 and 50 meters tall, the Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore. The large canopies (树冠) provide shade in the day and come alive with displays of light and sound at night. Stand amidst these iconic giants, or walk along the 22-meter-high OCBC Skyway and enjoy overall views of the Gardens and the Marina Bay skyline. IMPORTANT NOTE ◆ From November 30 to December 26, visitors are required to have a Christmas Wonderland ticket to access the Supertree Grove and the OCBC Skyway from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Visitors without a Christmas Wonderland ticket are advised to visit before 3 p.m. There are also two admission timings to the OCBC Skyway: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last ticket sale and admission at 2 p.m.) 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. (last ticket sale and admission at 9 p.m.) For more information on Christmas Wonderland, please visit www.gardensbythebay.com. ADMISSION ◆ Admission to the Supertree Grove is free. ◆ Please note that charges apply for the OCBC Skyway: Adult: $8 Senior (≥60 years old): $8 Child (3 to 12 years old): $5 Tickets can be purchased at the Ticketing counters or near the entrance of the OCBC Skyway during the specified operating hours. All prices are in Singapore dollars. OPERATING HOURS ◆ Supertree Grove: 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily ◆ OCBC Skyway: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily Last ticket sale and admission: 8 p.m. Peak hours for the OCBC Skyway are from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. Longer wait times may be expected. 1．The Supertree Grove is a popular tourist attraction in ________. A．China B．Singapore C．Thailand D．Malaysia 2．If the visitors have no Christmas Wonderland tickets, what is the best time to visit? A．before 5 a.m. B．after 9 a.m. C．before 3 p.m. D．after 2 p.m. 3．A couple want to take their five-year-old son to the OCBC Skyway on New Year’s Day. How much will it cost them? A．16 Singapore dollars. B．13 Singapore dollars. C．15 Singapore dollars. D．21 Singapore dollars. 4．The underlined “purchased” in the third part ADMISSION probably means ________. A．kept B．bought C．sold D．received 5．Which of the following statements is true? A．The OCBC Skyway offers a perfect bird’s eye view of the whole city. B．Tickets for the OCBC Skyway can only be purchased on the official website of Gardens by the Bay. C．From November 30 to December 26, visitors will pay a lot for visits to the Supertree Grove. D．Visitors have to buy tickets before 8 p.m. if they want to visit the OCBC Skyway at the ordinary time. 6．The article probably appears in a(n) ________. A．advertisement B．comic strip C．science magazine D．novel (24-25九上·上海建平实验中学·期中)Choose the best answer. (阅读短文，选择最恰当的答案。) Grand Canyon National Park (美国大峡谷国家公园) is one of the most popular parks in the United States. A large number of tourists go to see the Grand Canyon every year. It is often considered one of the Wonders of the World. The “South Rim” Most visitors see the Grand Canyon from the “South Rim.” The “South Rim” is open all year around. It includes: ◆Grand Canyon Village. It can be reached by driving and is served by the Grand Canyon Railway. ◆Scenic Hermit Road west of the village. ◆Desert View Drive east of the village. A free bus system operates on the “South Rim.” Make your visit easier by parking your car at the Visitor Center and using the free buses to travel around the “South Rim.” The “North Rim” A much smaller number of people see the canyon from the “North Rim” of the park. The “North Rim” has a short season. During winter months, all roads are closed to visitors. Even in good weather, the “North Rim” is harder to get to. Fees and passesAdmission (门票费) to Grand Canyon National Park is for seven days and includes both the “North Rim” and the “South Rim”.■Vehicle Pass: $35 For one single vehicle and all its passengers.■Motorcycle Pass: $30 For one single motorcycle and its passenger(s).■Individual Pass: $20 For one individual when entering by foot, bicycle, bus or the Grand Canyon Railway. Admission is free for individuals 15 years old and younger.■2024 Annual Pass: $70 Valid (有效的) for 12 months from the date of purchase, for unlimited visits to the park. 1．Which of the following statements about the “South Rim” and the “North Rim” is TRUE? A．The “South Rim” is higher than the “North Rim”. B．The “South Rim” is more popular than the “North Rim”. C．The “South Rim” is more beautiful than the “North Rim”. D．The “South Rim” is more dangerous than the “North Rim”. 2．David wants to find out whether he can take the Grand Canyon Railway to Grand Canyon Village or not. Which part of the article would you advise him to read first? A．The “South Rim”. B．The “North Rim”. C．Fees and passes. D．The opening paragraph. 3．Where is Desert View Drive located on this map? A．A． B．B． C．C． D．D． 4．George (16 years old), along with his parents (both 52 years old) and his cousin Steven (7 years old), is going to visit Grand Canyon National Park. They will take the Grand Canyon Railway to go there. How much do they have to pay in all? A．$60. B．$80. C．$105. D．$140. 5．Ruth bought a 2024 Annual Pass on February 4, 2024. She will be able to visit Grand Canyon National Park without additional payment __________. A．360 times B．until February 4, 2025 C．before December 31, 2024 D．within the following 15 months 6．You would most probably find this article __________. A．in a dictionary B．on a science website C．in a travel guide D．in a diary 三、记叙文 (23-24九上·上海浦东模范中学·期中)Choose the best answer.（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案） Prince Philip got into a car accident on January 17, 2019. He hit another car with a passenger and a baby on board. Days after the accident, the victim (受害者) complained that she still hadn’t heard any sort of apology from the Royals (皇家). Finally, on January 27, Prince Philip did his part to make things right. He sent the woman, Emma Fairweather, a letter of apology: Dear Mrs Fairweather, I would like you to know how sorry I am for my part in the accident at the Babingley cross-roads. I have been across that crossing any number of times and I know very well the amount of traffic that uses that main road. It was a bright sunny day and at about three in the afternoon, the sun was low over the Wash. In other words, the sun was shining low over the main road. In normal conditions, I would have no difficulty in seeing traffic coming from the Dersingham direction, but I can only imagine that I failed to see the car coming, and I am very contrite about the bad results. I was somewhat shaken after the accident, but I was greatly relieved that non e of you were seriously injured. As a crowd was beginning to gather, I was advised to return to Sandringham House by a local Police Officer. I have since learned that you suffered a broken arm. I am deeply sorry about this injury. I wish you a speedy recovery from a very distressing (痛苦的) experience. Yours sincerely, Philip 1．According to the passage, Philip ________. A．caused a traffic accident B．was injured in a car accident C．lost his memory after a car accident D．used some rude words after an accident 2．According to Philip, the accident was caused by ________. A．the poor road conditions B．his failure to see the car coming C．the fact that the weather was terrible D．the fact that there were no reliable directions 3．The underlined word “contrite” probably means “________”? A．worried B．terrible C．sorry D．surprised 4．The Police Officer advised Philip to return to Sandringham House after the accident probably because ________. A．Philip had to attend an important meeting B．Philip looked frightened and tired after the accident C．lots of people were coming to see what had happened D．someone was waiting for Philip at Sandringham House 5．By writing this letter, Philip mainly wanted to ________. A．express his regret about what he did B．share an awful experience he recently had C．express his thanks to the local Police Officer D．explain that he is not responsible for the accident 6．Which of the following statements is true according to the text? A．No one was killed or injured in the accident. B．Philip is unfamiliar with the road conditions. C．The victim made complaints to the public about improper behavior of the Royals. D．Philip wrote the letter right after the accident took place. (23-24九上·上海骏博外国语学校（上闵外）·期中)Choose the best answer. (根据文章内容，选择最恰当的答案) It was 9:15 as Marie hurried into the office building. her bus had inched along through heavy morning traffic, making her a few minutes late for her very first job. She decided to start out half an hour earlier the next day. Once inside the lobby (大厅), she had to stand in the elevators and wait several minutes before she could get on one going to the sixth floor. When she finally reached the office marked “King Enterprises”, she knocked at the door nervously and waited. There was no answer. She tapped on the door again, but still there was no reply. From inside the next office, she could hear the sound of voices, so she opened the door and went in. Although she was sure it was the same office she had been in two weeks ago when she had the interview with Mr King, it looked quite different now. In fact, it hardly looked like an office at all. The employees (雇员) were just standing around chatting and smoking. At the end of the room, somebody must have just told a funny joke, she thought, because there was a loud of laughter as she came in. For a moment she had thought they were laughing at her. Then one of the men looked at his watch, clapped his hands and said something to the others. Quickly they all went to their desks and, in a matter of seconds, everyone was hard at work. No one paid any attention to Marie. Finally she went up to the man who was sitting at the desk nearest to the door and explained that this was her first day in the office. Hardly looking up from his work, he told her to have a seat and wait for Mr King, who would arrive at any moment. Then Marie realized that the day’s work in the office began just before Mr King arrived. Later she found out that Mr King lived in Connecticut and came into Manhattan on the same train every morning, arriving in the office at 9:35, so that his staff (职员) knew exactly when to start working. 1．What did Marie decide to do the next day? A．She took the bus to work. B．She decided to go to work two hours earlier. C．She decided to go to work a few minutes earlier. D．She decided to start out half an hour earlier. 2．Marie felt nervous when she knocked at the door because ________. A．it was her second day at her new job B．she couldn’t find her way C．she was a little bit late for work D．there was no answer from inside the office 3．Marie could hardly recognize the office she went into as ________. A．she had been there only once B．nobody was doing any work C．Mr King was not in the office D．the office had a new appearance 4．The people in the office suddenly started working because ________. A．the boss was about to arrive B．they saw a strange man in the office C．no one wanted to talk to Marie D．they had finished their morning break 5．We can infer from the passage that the employees of the enterprise ________. A．were cold to newcomers B．were always punctual (准时的) for work C．showed devotion to the company D．would start their work by relaxing some time 6．Which is the best title for this passage? A．Punctual Like a Clock B．Before the Boss Arrives C．An Unpunctual Manager D．Better Late Than Never (23-24九上·上海闵行区六校联考·期中) Years ago, I lived in a building in a large city. The building next door was only a few feet away from mine. There was a woman who lived there, whom I had never met, yet I could see her seated by her window each afternoon, sewing or reading. After several months had gone by, I began to notice that her window was dirty. Everything was unclear through the dirty window. I would say to myself, “I wonder why that woman doesn’t wash her window. It really looks terrible.” One bright morning I decided to clean my flat, including washing the window on the inside. Late in the afternoon when I finished the cleaning, I sat down by the window with a cup of coffee for a rest. What a surprise! The woman sitting by her window was clearly seen. Her window was clean! Then it dawned on me. I had been criticizing (批评) her dirty window, but all the time I was watching hers through my own dirty window. That was quite an important lesson for me. How often had I looked at and criticized others through the dirty window of my heart, through my own shortcomings (缺点)? From then on, whenever I wanted to judge someone, I asked myself first, “Am I looking at him through my own dirty window?” Then I try to clean the window of my own world so that I may see others’ world more clearly. 1．The woman did some _________ each afternoon. A．sewing B．reading C．sewing or reading D．cleaning 2．The writer couldn’t see everything clearly through the window because ________. A．the woman’s window was dirty B．his window was dirty C．the woman lived far away D．he was near-sighted 3．After the writer finished the cleaning, he was surprised to find that _________. A．the woman was sitting by her window B．the woman’s window was still dirty C．the woman was cleaning her window D．the woman’s window was clean 4．The underlined part “it dawned on me” in paragraph 5 probably means _________. A．I began to understand it B．it cheered me up C．I could see myself through the window D．it made me sad 5．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Both the woman and the writer lived in a small town. B．The writer often cleaned the windows. C．Both the woman and the writer worked as cleaners. D．The writer never met the woman. 6．From the passage, we can learn that ________. A．one shouldn’t criticize others very often B．one should often keep his windows clean C．one should judge himself before he judges others D．one should look at others through his dirty windows (24-25九上·上海浦东新区民办欣竹中学·期中) It was a sunny summer Saturday. The sun shone down upon the grassland round Clover Farm. Robby, the eldest of the farmer’s four children, was not happy. “Come on, Robby, tell me the trouble,” called out his mother from the house where she was at work. Robby answered, “Mother, I don’t want to take the children to the grassland. I want to please myself!” “Who told you to take the children to the grassland—Father?” Mother asked. “Yes, it was. He said I was to take them to play on the grassland, and not to leave there until he came back from the market.” “And what is it you want to do instead?” “I want to go with my net down to Butterfly Corner. There will be lots of butterflies out this sunny day. And the other boys at school are all collecting. They have more than I do.” “Oh, dear! But I can guess why he gave those orders. He knew that this was a very busy day for me,” his mother said. “And as this is market-day at the town, he would be away until dinner time. So, you see, he has left you in charge. You are in Father’s place this morning to guard the farm and all of us, especially the little kids. Don’t you think it’s an honor to be so trusted?” “Something happened in Robby’s heart because of his mother’s words. He walked quietly away. After all, what were the butterflies compared with the kids left in his charge? “Hip, hip, hooray!” Robby cheered: He had won a victory—over himself. “Hi, Nettie! Hi, Dumps! Come along! And where’s Baby? We are going to the grassland, and I’ll teach you to play a new game!” he shouted. The kids enjoyed a happy day. At the dinner table, Father showed the family a new bike. He said to Robby, “Now I’ll tell you why I wanted you to stay at home this morning. It was for this surprise. Look, my boy! For weeks back I’ve been planning to buy this bicycle for you. Today I bought it, and it’s yours!” For a few seconds Robby could not believe his eyes. The good, kind father had been planning for this boy’s pleasure! “Oh, Father!” he cried. 1．How many children does the family have? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 2．Robby was not happy one summer Saturday because ________. A．his mother was at work B．his mother has some trouble C．he couldn’t go to the grassland D．he couldn’t collect butterflies 3．Father told Robby to ________. A．help his mother with the housework B．take the kids to Butterfly Comer C．take the kids to play on the grassland D．play with the other school boys 4．Robby changed his mind and became happy again ________. A．after he had a talk with his mother B．because he would go to the town C．after the kids went to the grassland D．because Father trusted the kids 5．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A．Robby took the kids to the grassland and they had a good time. B．Father came back from the town and bought Robby a new bicycle. C．Father didn’t tell Robby why he wanted him to stay at home that morning. D．Robby knew that Father would buy him a new bike the day before. 6．The best title for this passage may be ________. A．Life on Clover Farm B．A Victory over Himself C．Collecting Butterflies D．Robby and the Three Kids 2 / 32 1 / 32 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $